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Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England
File under POPULAR : Pop Groups
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This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate.
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. First copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO).
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This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant.
International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits:
Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Side 1's label is textured but side 2's label is not.
Side 1's runout does not have "SMAS" etched at all like most pressing do, it is present on side 2 however.Edition limitée, Die-cut Sleeve
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England
File under POPULAR : Pop Groups
_______________
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate.
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. Some copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO), while some others do not.
____________
This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant.
International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits:
Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Made in UK
Digital remasters ℗ 1992 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1993 EMI Records Ltd.Total playing time: 42'55"
On the back:
℗ 1993 UNISON Records Ltd.
Serial # 'CDP 0017' is on the spines.
Serial # 'CDP 075' is on the CD surface and on the matrix.
Unofficial release issued in a jewel case with poster-like 8 page insert with lyrics (but without any credits).
Track durations are from EAC database.
It's similar to Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon except the different view of the back side of the tray card.Released in a gatefold sleeve. No inserts.
Category on sticker upper right rear of outer gatefold sleeve.
Tracks A1 and A2 are listed according to the sleeve; on the label they are listed as:
(a) (i) Speak To Me
(ii) Breathe in the Air
Sleeve:
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
between June 1972 and January 1973
℗ 1973
Labels:
℗ 1973
Made in N.Z. by E.M.I. (New Zealand) Limited
1st New Zealand quadraphonic issue.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.1973 print with standard Dutch yellow Harvest label. "The Great Gig in the Sky" is credited to 'Waters' on the label, but the sleeve correctly credits it to 'Wright". The sleeve is exactly the same as the normal first Dutch version.Includes poster and printed inner sleeve with advertising. On the back of the cover, in the upper right corner, under catalog number (SHVL 804) there is a second catalog number printed with a very small text: "(1E 064 ° 05249)". There is a difference to most of the other Swedish releases. Inside gatefold there is no information in the lower left corner.
Made in Sweden written on labels.
Sleeve printed by SIB-Tryck, Tumba, logo on back cover (bottom-right) and on the inner sleeve (bottom).
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Company Limited
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.As seen on the pictures there is a miss-writing on the labels side B, it's written PING FLOYD
EMI Records issue with an inverted prism on the front cover, and a upright prism on the back cover. The ending of side 2 is missing the heartbeats and ending voice.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.℗ 1973 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1973 EMI Records Ltd.
All lyrics © Pink Floyd Music Publ. Ltd./Cappell Music Ltd. Used by Permission
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
between June 1972 and January 1973
Printed in England by James Upton Ltd Birmingham and London
Made in U.K.
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Custom pressed CD issued May 2002 to mark the closure of EMI's CD pressing plant in Swindon. These were made in very limited quantities & presented to factory staff members. This title was chosen as it was the first CD manufactured at the plant. The custom pressed CD has the words 'Dark Side Of The Moon - First And Last - EMI Swindon 1986-2002' in the matrix area. It comes complete with picture booklet, numbered certificate and an additional custom pressed unplayable CD with a picture of the factory and the EMI logo.
The musical content of the CD is identical to every other pressing of Dark Side of The Moon - "It's a classic, not to be messed with!" The disc itself is custom pressed however with the matrix:
Dark Side Of The Moon - First And Last - EMI Swindon 1986-2002
This matrix is unique to this pressing.
The picture booklet is the same as the 1994 remastered issue of the album.
The Extras
Also included in a 5"x5" card certificate which is predominantly black in design with the iconic prism image in the centre. At the top the words 'Presented To' below this there is a blank space for a name to be added, though this was has not been dedicated to anyone. Below that the wording
'To Mark The Closure Of The EMI Swindon CD Factory In May 2002'
Below the prism image the text:
Between August 1985 and May 2002 The Company Produced 662,930,600 CD's of which this is number 662,930,XXX
Dark Side Of The Moon Was The First And Last CD Produced By EMI in Swindon
Also included is a second CD. This CD contains no music and is not playable. In the centre of the CD there is a colour image of the factory. Above the image in red is the EMI company logo and the wording '663 Million Quality CD's Supplied To The World'.
Below the picture the text:
To Commemorate The Achievements Of All The Staff That Made Swindon A World Class Manufacturing Plant.
Note on Credits:
Though not stated in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks 3, 6, 8, and 9.Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally came with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A2/B2 matrix in deadwax of run out groove.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate. "These 1st pressings were straight from the masters and nothing even gets close to them today. They play with a deep clear warm clarity and have to be heard to be believed!".
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [112555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. Very first copies came with a small round sticker white text on black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon'.Comes with a sticker on the front of the shrinkwrap, two original posters and two stickers.
[Sticker text]:
The stereo remastered album on heavyweight 180g vinyl
Remastered from the original analogue tapes by JAMES GUTHRIE, JOEL PLANTE and BERNIE GRUNDMAN
Original UK release date: March 1973.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
[Publishers]:
Tracks 1, 5 and 8 published by Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. administered by Imagem UK Ltd.
for the world excluding USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 7 published by Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. administered by Imagem UK Ltd./
Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Artemis Muziekuitguverij B.V. (BUM/STE) administered by Warner
Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. for the World except USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire
House Publishing Corp. Tracks 6, 9 and 10 published by Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd.,
Artemis Muziekuitguverij B.V. (BUM/STE) administered by Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. for
the World except USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
℗ 2016 Pink Floyd Music Ltd., marketed and distributed by Parlophone Records Ltd.,
a Warner Music Group Company. © 2016 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. The copyright in this
sound recording and artwork is owned by Pink Floyd Music Ltd. Made in the E.U.
www.pinkfloyd.com
Made and Printed in the E.U.
Tracklist
| 1 | Time |
| 2 | MoneySaxophone – Dick Parry |
| 3 | Brain Damage |
| 4 | Us And ThemSaxophone – Dick Parry |
| 5 | On The Run |
| 6 | Breathe |
| 7 | Eclipse |
| 8 | The Great Gig In The SkyVocals – Clare Torry |
| 9 | Any Colour You Like |
| 10 | Speak To Me |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHVL 804, 1E 064 o 05249 | Pink Floyd | The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Gat) | Harvest, Harvest | SHVL 804, 1E 064 o 05249 | UK | 1973 |
| 1C 064-05 249 | Pink Floyd | The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Harvest, EMI Electrola | 1C 064-05 249 | Germany | 1976 |
| 1C 064-05 249 | Pink Floyd | The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Harvest, EMI Electrola | 1C 064-05 249 | Germany | Unknown |
| ELD 02.21.257 | Pink Floyd | El Lado Oscuro De La Luna (LP, Album, Gat) | EMI | ELD 02.21.257 | Peru | 1973 |
| 7243 8 2 9752 4 3 | Pink Floyd | The Dark Side Of The Moon (Cass, Album, RE, RM, Dol) | EMI United Kingdom | 7243 8 2 9752 4 3 | Europe | 1994 |
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Mixed By [Supervised] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Nick Mason
- Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Written-By – Gilmour (tracks: A2 to A4, B3), Mason (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Wright (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3), Waters (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5)
- Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Mixed By [Supervised] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Nick Mason
- Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – George Hardie, N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape Effects], Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve Design], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Richard Wright
- Mixed By [Mixing Supervised By] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Effects [Tape Effects] – Nick Mason
- Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS3] – David Gilmour
- Backing Vocals – Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Tape [Tape Effects] – Roger Waters
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Richard Wright
- Lacquer Cut By – BG
- Lyrics By [All Lyrics By] – Roger Waters
- Mixed By [Mixing Supervised By] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Tape [Tape Effects] – Nick Mason
- Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
- Remastered By – Bernie Grundman, James Guthrie, Joel Plante
- Sleeve, Artwork – George Hardie
- Sleeve, Design, Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS3] – David Gilmour
- Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape] – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Richard Wright
- Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Music By – Pink Floyd
- Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Nick Mason
- Producer – Pink Floyd
- Supervised By [Mixing] – Chris Thomas
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Written-By – Gilmour (tracks: A2 to A4, B3), Mason (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Wright (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3), Waters (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5)
- Artwork [Sleeve Art By] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By [All Lyrics By] – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve Design By], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Mixed By [Supervisor] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Nick Mason
- Producer – Pink Floyd
- Saxophone – Dick Parry (tracks: B1, B2)
- Vocals – Clare Torry (tracks: A5)
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Written-By – Gilmour (tracks: A2 to A4, B3), Mason (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Wright (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3), Waters (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5)
- Artwork [Sleeve Art] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Tape [Effects] – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve Design], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Mixed By [Supervisor] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Tape [Effects] – Nick Mason
- Producer – Pink Floyd
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Artwork By [Sleeve Art], Photography [Prism Photography] – Storm Thorgerson
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Clare Torry, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape Effects], Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Mastered By [Digital Remastering] – Doug Sax
- Mixed By [Supervisor] – Chris Thomas
- Music By – Gilmour, Mason, Wright, Waters
- Percussion, Effects [Tape Effects] – Nick Mason
- Photography [Live Photographs] – Jill Furmanovsky
- Photography [Photograms] – Chris Craske, Stylorouge
- Photography [Prism Photography] – Tony May
- Photography [Pyramid Photographs, Live Photographs] – Hipgnosis
- Producer – Pink Floyd
- Technician [Remastering Supervisor] – James Guthrie
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape Effects] – Roger Waters
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Richard Wright
- Percussion, Effects [Tape Effects] – Nick Mason
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS3] – David Gilmour
- Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – George Hardie N.T.A.
- Backing Vocals – Barry St John, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan, Liza Strike
- Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By – Roger Waters
- Design [Sleeve], Photography By – Hipgnosis
- Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
- Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Richard Wright
- Mixed By [Supervised] – Chris Thomas
- Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Nick Mason
- Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
- Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – David Gilmour
- Written-By – Gilmour (tracks: A2 to A4, B3), Mason (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Wright (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3), Waters (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5)
Notes
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England
File under POPULAR : Pop Groups
_______________
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate.
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. First copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO).
____________
This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant.
International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits:
Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Side 1's label is textured but side 2's label is not.
Side 1's runout does not have "SMAS" etched at all like most pressing do, it is present on side 2 however.Edition limitée, Die-cut Sleeve
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England
File under POPULAR : Pop Groups
_______________
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate.
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. Some copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO), while some others do not.
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This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant.
International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits:
Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Made in UK
Digital remasters ℗ 1992 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1993 EMI Records Ltd.Total playing time: 42'55"
On the back:
℗ 1993 UNISON Records Ltd.
Serial # 'CDP 0017' is on the spines.
Serial # 'CDP 075' is on the CD surface and on the matrix.
Unofficial release issued in a jewel case with poster-like 8 page insert with lyrics (but without any credits).
Track durations are from EAC database.
It's similar to Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon except the different view of the back side of the tray card.Released in a gatefold sleeve. No inserts.
Category on sticker upper right rear of outer gatefold sleeve.
Tracks A1 and A2 are listed according to the sleeve; on the label they are listed as:
(a) (i) Speak To Me
(ii) Breathe in the Air
Sleeve:
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
between June 1972 and January 1973
℗ 1973
Labels:
℗ 1973
Made in N.Z. by E.M.I. (New Zealand) Limited
1st New Zealand quadraphonic issue.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.1973 print with standard Dutch yellow Harvest label. "The Great Gig in the Sky" is credited to 'Waters' on the label, but the sleeve correctly credits it to 'Wright". The sleeve is exactly the same as the normal first Dutch version.Includes poster and printed inner sleeve with advertising. On the back of the cover, in the upper right corner, under catalog number (SHVL 804) there is a second catalog number printed with a very small text: "(1E 064 ° 05249)". There is a difference to most of the other Swedish releases. Inside gatefold there is no information in the lower left corner.
Made in Sweden written on labels.
Sleeve printed by SIB-Tryck, Tumba, logo on back cover (bottom-right) and on the inner sleeve (bottom).
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Company Limited
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.As seen on the pictures there is a miss-writing on the labels side B, it's written PING FLOYD
EMI Records issue with an inverted prism on the front cover, and a upright prism on the back cover. The ending of side 2 is missing the heartbeats and ending voice.
Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.℗ 1973 Original sound recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1973 EMI Records Ltd.
All lyrics © Pink Floyd Music Publ. Ltd./Cappell Music Ltd. Used by Permission
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
between June 1972 and January 1973
Printed in England by James Upton Ltd Birmingham and London
Made in U.K.
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Custom pressed CD issued May 2002 to mark the closure of EMI's CD pressing plant in Swindon. These were made in very limited quantities & presented to factory staff members. This title was chosen as it was the first CD manufactured at the plant. The custom pressed CD has the words 'Dark Side Of The Moon - First And Last - EMI Swindon 1986-2002' in the matrix area. It comes complete with picture booklet, numbered certificate and an additional custom pressed unplayable CD with a picture of the factory and the EMI logo.
The musical content of the CD is identical to every other pressing of Dark Side of The Moon - "It's a classic, not to be messed with!" The disc itself is custom pressed however with the matrix:
Dark Side Of The Moon - First And Last - EMI Swindon 1986-2002
This matrix is unique to this pressing.
The picture booklet is the same as the 1994 remastered issue of the album.
The Extras
Also included in a 5"x5" card certificate which is predominantly black in design with the iconic prism image in the centre. At the top the words 'Presented To' below this there is a blank space for a name to be added, though this was has not been dedicated to anyone. Below that the wording
'To Mark The Closure Of The EMI Swindon CD Factory In May 2002'
Below the prism image the text:
Between August 1985 and May 2002 The Company Produced 662,930,600 CD's of which this is number 662,930,XXX
Dark Side Of The Moon Was The First And Last CD Produced By EMI in Swindon
Also included is a second CD. This CD contains no music and is not playable. In the centre of the CD there is a colour image of the factory. Above the image in red is the EMI company logo and the wording '663 Million Quality CD's Supplied To The World'.
Below the picture the text:
To Commemorate The Achievements Of All The Staff That Made Swindon A World Class Manufacturing Plant.
Note on Credits:
Though not stated in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks 3, 6, 8, and 9.Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally came with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A2/B2 matrix in deadwax of run out groove.
4. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate. "These 1st pressings were straight from the masters and nothing even gets close to them today. They play with a deep clear warm clarity and have to be heard to be believed!".
5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.
6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located.
7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [112555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated).
9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.
10. Very first copies came with a small round sticker white text on black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon'.Comes with a sticker on the front of the shrinkwrap, two original posters and two stickers.
[Sticker text]:
The stereo remastered album on heavyweight 180g vinyl
Remastered from the original analogue tapes by JAMES GUTHRIE, JOEL PLANTE and BERNIE GRUNDMAN
Original UK release date: March 1973.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
[Publishers]:
Tracks 1, 5 and 8 published by Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. administered by Imagem UK Ltd.
for the world excluding USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 7 published by Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. administered by Imagem UK Ltd./
Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Artemis Muziekuitguverij B.V. (BUM/STE) administered by Warner
Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. for the World except USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire
House Publishing Corp. Tracks 6, 9 and 10 published by Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd.,
Artemis Muziekuitguverij B.V. (BUM/STE) administered by Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. for
the World except USA & Canada. USA & Canada: TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
℗ 2016 Pink Floyd Music Ltd., marketed and distributed by Parlophone Records Ltd.,
a Warner Music Group Company. © 2016 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. The copyright in this
sound recording and artwork is owned by Pink Floyd Music Ltd. Made in the E.U.
www.pinkfloyd.com
Made and Printed in the E.U.
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